Piqua in Miami County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Great Miami River
1913 Flood
Photographed by Craig Doda, June 7, 2025
1. Great Miami River Marker
Erected by Piqua Historical Society & Main Street Piqua Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Waterways & Vessels.
Location. 40° 8.979′ N, 84° 14.366′ W. Marker is in Piqua, Ohio, in Miami County. It is at the intersection of East Ash Street and North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on East Ash Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 N Main St, Piqua OH 45356, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Dayton Metro, in the Miami Valley, and in the Till Plains. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: A different marker also named Great Miami River (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Great Miami River (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Great Miami River (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Great Miami River (within shouting distance of this marker); Fort Piqua Plaza (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Capt. Don Gentile (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Great Miami River (about 400 feet away); a different marker also named Great Miami River (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Piqua.
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Photographed by Craig Doda, June 7, 2025
2. Great Miami River Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 18, 2025, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
